Alpha 7s Movie Shooting System Guide

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Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Feature and Accessory Guide for Movie Shooting with the ILCE-7S Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Table of Content 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. ILCE-7S Design Advantages for Movie Shooting Features for Movie Shooting Image Quality: Exmor 12 MP Sensor with Full Pixel Read-Out Exceptional Low Light Performance Recording Formats Creative Control: Picture Profile Creative Control: S-Log2 Lenses Connectivity Supplied Accessories Audio External Monitor Mounting Accessories Lighting Accessories Tripods / Remote Control 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Remote Control Units Remote Control Software Power Supply Bags Video Editing: Sony Movie Studio and Vegas 3rd Party Editing Software PlayMemories Camera Apps Rigs and Follow Focus Accessories Camera Stabilizers Marine Cases Drone Application / UAV External HD Recorders Sample Workflow for HD and 4K Movie Function Specifications ILCE-7S as camera for set-photos Notes: • Items with a frame are accessory from the Sony Professional product line-up. • Items with a frame are 3rd-party accessory. • The availability of all professional products depends on dealer as these are supplied from distributor on behalf of Sony. They are available only at professional dealers and selected stores. • The 3rd-party products and manufactures shown in this guide are not meant as official recommendations made by Sony, they are shown exemplarily. Please consult your dealer for available accessory products and check the compatibility with the manufacture. Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Introduction The ILCE-7S is the proper tool for advanced and professional movie shooting. A host of features are built into the camera, dedicated to extend movie shooting capabilities. Sony offers a wide range of accessories, including a selection of high quality lenses for any purpose, lighting and audio equipment, as well as special products for individual applications. Being a true system camera, some 3rd party accessory further widens the flexibility of the Sony ILCE-7S movie system. This guide helps you to find the right accessories for your movie shooting application. Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Design Advantages for Movie Shooting Electronic Viewfinder • The OLED viewfinder and optimized signal processing deliver excellent visibility to enjoy stress-free, intuitive operation. Robust magnesium alloy body • The ILCE-7S camera body is solidly built to withstand the rigors of shooting in the field. • Robust magnesium alloy body with dust and moisture resistance. OLED Electronic viewfinder Robust magnesium alloy body Movie REC button Tiltable screen Movie REC button • A dedicated Movie REC button allows simple REC start from any camera mode. Tiltable screen • Shooting comfort is enhanced by an LCD screen that tilts upward 90 degrees and downward 45 degrees to accommodate from low to high-angle shooting. Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Features for Movie Shooting Full Manual Control over shutter and aperture, PASM-modes Time Code (Free Run, REC Run, User bit, superimposed TC output) PAL/NTSC modes for worldwide use (on EU-models) S-Log2 gamma for wider dynamic range and grading options Picture Profile fine-tune the look of movies before taking the shot Peaking for easy detection of the focus in manual focus mode Zebra to aid in correct exposure with thresholds from 70% to 100% Marker Display - cinematic format markers overlays on screen Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Features for Movie Shooting Manual Audio REC level with level display XLR connector available with XLRK1M/K2M Clean HDMI / 4K output (4:2:2, 8 bit) / 4K output for ext. recorder REC Control for synchronized operation of external recorder Auto Slow Shutter expands the shutter speed in AUTO mode Video Light Mode sets the auto operation setting for a video light MIC IN / Headphone Out connect & monitor external Audio Memory Recall of camera setup from internal/external memory Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Image Quality: Exmor 12 MP Sensor with Full Pixel Read-Out for Movies The ILCE-7S features world’s first full-frame sensor capable of full pixel read-out without pixel binning process for movie*1 and various movie output formats. The sensor reads out image data from every pixel, even during Full HD and 4K*2 movie output. You can record Full HD videos at 60p (50p), 60i (50i), 30p (25p), and 24p frame rates, output 4K*2 videos at a 30p (25p) or 24p frame rate, and output Full HD videos at any frame rate except 30p (25p). *1 When used in 24p/30p movie setting *2 4K movie recording requires a 4K-compatible recorder. Exmor 12.2 MP full-frame image sensor Image capture area format comparison ILCE-7S overwhelming low noise even with high ISO sensitivity. Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Image Quality: Exmor 12 MP Sensor with Full Pixel Read-Out for Movies The full pixel read-out avoids moirè and jaggy effects which can occur with cameras using line skipping and pixel binning. As these artefacts are very difficult to avoid or correct the full pixel read out is a big advantage in the movie production workflow. Full frame DSLRs with line skipping Full pixel read out Moiré effects caused by line skipping Moiré effect No moiré effect Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Exceptional Low Light Performance / Sample Video ISO 3200 ISO 6400 ISO12800 ISO25600 Screenshots from a sample video shot in dark condition showing the low light performance of the ILCE-7S even at extreme ISO settings ISO 51200 ISO 102400 ISO 204800 ISO 409600 The original movie clip can be seen on youtube (“Sony A7s: Low Light Demonstration”) Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Recording Formats The high-bit-rate XAVC S format enables Full HD image recording at 50 Mbps for extremely high-quality footage with minimal noise. It also employs the Long GOP data compression method to realise efficient movie recording. Recording format Image Size Frame rate Full HD 1920 x 1080 60p (50p) / 30p (25p) / 24p Wrapper Sampling XAVC-S AVCHD Full HD 1920 x 1080 50 Mbps 60p (50p) Max. 28 Mbps 60i (50i) Dual Video REC Allows to simultaneously record an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and a MP4 movie. High Speed Recording • 4:2:0 120p (100p) 24p (25p) • 50 Mbps MP4 HD 1280 x 720 Bit rate 120fps recording broadens image expression options since a movie shot at this frame rate can be played back at 24p to create stunning 5x slow-motion effects. Note: When 120fps recording is selected, movies are automatically recorded at HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixels) in the APS-C (Super 35mm equivalent) crop size. M2TS 4:2:0 Max. 24 Mbps Max. 24 Mbps Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Creative Control: Picture Profile You can fine-tune the look of movies before shooting by adjusting gradation (Black Level, Gamma, Black Gamma, Knee), Colour (Colour Mode, Colour Level, Colour Phase, Colour Depth) and Detail. Adjusted parameters can be saved along with other settings as a profile, and up to seven profiles can be stored for later recall.        PP1: [Movie] gamma settings PP2: [STILL] gamma settings PP3: [ITU-709] gamma settings for natural colour tones PP4: Strict [ITU-709] colour tone settings PP5: [Cine 1] gamma PP6: [Cine 2] gamma PP7: Typical S-LOG settings for S-LOG2 Set of Picture Profiles Basic Colour setting Gradation (darkness, brightness tone) Coloring Gamma Black Level Saturation Colour Mode Black Gamma Colour Phase Knee Colour Depth Detail Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Creative Control: S-Log2 This proprietary Sony gamma setting, featured in professional camcorders, creates a 1,300% wider dynamic range for smooth expression of gradation with reduced whiteout and blackout. Through colour grading in post production, you can make the most of the low-noise image and super-rich detail to achieve various types of image expression. Picture Profile setting with S-Log2 S-Log2 gamma curve Grading of S-Log2 footage Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Lenses Wide-ranging compatible E-mount lenses let you take full advantage of sophisticated features while comfortably shooting movies. For example, specially equipped lenses enable the enjoyment of Optical SteadyShot image stabilization or smooth, steady power zooming throughout the entire zoom range. Additionally, all E-mount lenses deliver smooth autofocusing and auto exposure. 44 options, The camera's short flange back expands lens via mount adaptors, so you can make the most of the current lens collection. The LA-EA4 adaptor, for example, lets you mount professional Sony A-mount lenses and enjoy continuous phase-detection AF. E-mount and A-mount lenses Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide E-mount Specification and Advantages E-mount expands your choice of lenses 44.5 mm 18 mm Image sensor E-mount A-mount The flange focal distance is the distance from the mounting flange to the image sensor. The distance within the E-mount system is about 40% the size of the A-mount resulting in an ultra compact body with true SLR-features. A-mount SLR/DSLR lenses and adapters from Sony and 3rd parties are available Due to the short focal flange back almost any kind of lens can be adapted, from rangefinder lenses to professional Cinema lenses, allowing the ILCE-7S to be used for any kind of application. Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide E-mount Lenses The E-mount lens system currently consists of 24 lenses. FE-Lenses are suited for full frame capture, however even in APS-C capture mode, the ILCE-7S records Full HD movies without pixel binning or line skipping. The E-mount lens system offers the following benefits for movie shooting: • • • Linear motors for quiet focussing and aperture smooth operation Optical SteadyShot (OSS) on certain lenses Power zoom lenses (3 APS-C format lenses and the Full frame lens SEL-P28135G) Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide E-mount Lens Design for Movie-Shooting Power Zoom The focal length is controlled by a build in motor and can be changed with a zoom rocker on the lens. Linear motor for focus and aperture: Silent, smooth and stepless control of the aperture in movie mode, avoiding sudden change of brightness while the aperture changes during a clip; fast, smooth and near silent operation of the focussing lens group. Optical Image stabilization (OSS) for stills and movies The operating noise of the image stabilization system has been reduced to a level that will not be recorded. Linear motor for aperture and focussing Optical SteadyShot inside the lens Power Zoom Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Lens Selection: The SEL-P28135G Lens FE-Lens with special features for movie shooting • Independent rings for iris, zoom & focus • Constant F4 aperture, superb 35mm full frame imagery • On-lens SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) drive achieves quiet zoom and extrasmooth iris control • Optical SteadyShot • Internal zoom & silent focus • Dust & moisture resistant • Par focal design, the focus does not change when zooming • Follow focus gearing Technical Info: SMO (Smooth Motion Optics) is a new Sony optical design concept for interchangeable lenses that is specifically aimed at achieving the highest possible image quality and resolution for motion images. SMO design addresses three main issues that are critical for moviemaking: • • • Focus breathing (angle of view instability while focusing) is effectively minimized by a precision internal focus mechanism. Small focus shifts that can occur while zooming are eliminated by a special tracking adjustment mechanism. Lateral movement of the optical axis while zooming is eliminated by an internal zoom mechanism that keeps the length of the lens constant at all focal lengths Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Lens Selection: E-mount Lenses (Full Frame) The following E-mount lenses (FE) are suited for full frame capture • SEL-35/2.8 ZA • SEL-55/1.8 ZA • SEL-2870/3.5-5.6 OSS • SEL-1635/4 ZA OSS • SEL-2470/4 ZA OSS • SEL-70200/4 G OSS SEL-35/2.8 ZA SEL-55/1.8 ZA SEL-2870/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL-1635/4 ZA OSS SEL-2470/4 ZA OSS SEL-70200/4 G OSS Note: A-mount full-frame lenses can be used with mount adapter LA-EA3/LE-EA4. Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Lens Selection: New FE Lenses for 2015 (Photokina announcement) New lenses announced at Photokina 2014 are planned to be available from March 2015 on: • SEL -28mm f/2 FE Additional converter lenses • 21mm wide converter • 16mm fisheye converter • SEL- 35/1.4 Z FE • SEL-90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS lens FE • SEL-24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS FE SEL-28F2 SEL-35F14Z SEL-90F28G SEL-24240 (images not final) Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Lens Selection: Power Zoom Lenses The focal length is controlled by a built-in motor and can be changed with a zoom rocker on the lens, ensuring comfortable and smooth change of the focal length; the zoom speed can be adjusted on certain lenses. Using a compatible remote control device like a Sony tripod with remote handle, it is possible to control the zoom externally. The following lenses offer Power Zoom: • • SEL-P1650 (APS-C format lens) SEL-P18105G (APS-C format lens) SEL-P1650 SEL-P18105G • • SEL-P18200 (APS-C format lens) SEL-P28135G (full frame lens) SEL-P18200 SEL-P28135G Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Lens Selection: Sony Lens Mount Adapters for the A-mount System The E-mount system’s short flange-back distance enables the use of most Sony, Minolta and other A-mount lenses with the LA-EA4 /LA-EA3 lens adapter. Feature LA-EA4 LA-EA3 Translucent Mirror Technology Yes No AF Fast phase detection AF with all A-lenses Contrast AF with SSM/SAM lenses Full frame compatible Yes Yes Compatibility All E-mount bodies All E-mount bodies Tripod mount Yes Yes Weight 159 g 104 g LA-EA3 LA-EA4 Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Lens Selection: Supported Features Movie Recording Lens Manual Operation Focus E-mount Lens A-mount Lens P Exposure P Auto Operation Zoom P Focus P Exposure P Rec Size Zoom P * with powerzoom lenses P P P P P Remarks NA 35mm Full-frame / Super 35mm / APS-C 35mm Full-frame / Super 35mm / APS-C w / mount adapter LA-EA3, LA-EA4 Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Lens Selection: Overview of E-mount Lenses Category Zoom Lens Fixed Focal Length Lens G Lens ® ZEISS Lens Model name 35mm-equivalent Angle of view Lens configuration focal length Angle of view (35mm full(group / element) (APS-C)*1 (mm) (APS-C)*1 frame ) No. of aperture blades Min. aperture (F) Max. magnification ratio (x) Min. focus (m) Filter dia. (mm) Hood shape / mount Dimensions: Dia. x L (mm) Weight: (approx.) (g) Format Description APS-C E 10-18mm F4 OSS SEL1018 8 / 10 15 – 27 109° – 76° - 7 (circular aperture) 22 0.1 0.25 62 petal / bayonet 70 x 63.5 225 APS-C E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS SELP1650 8/9 24 - 75 83° – 32° - 7 (circular aperture) 22 - 36 0.215 0.25 (Wide) - 0.3 (Tele) 40.5 - 64.7 x 29.9 116 APS-C E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS SEL1855 9 / 11 27 - 82.5 76° – 29° - 7 (circular aperture) 22 - 32 0.3 0.25 49 petal / bayonet 62 x 60 194 APS-C E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS SEL18200 12 / 17 27 - 300 76° – 8° - 7 (circular aperture) 22 - 40 0.35 0.3 (Wide) - 0.5 (Tele) 67 petal / bayonet 75.5 x 99 524 APS-C E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE SEL18200LE 13 / 17 27 - 300 76° – 8° - 7 (circular aperture) 22 - 40 0.27 0.5 62 petal / bayonet 68 x 97.1 460 APS-C E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS SELP18200 12 / 17 27 - 300 76° – 8° - 7 (circular aperture) 22 - 40 0.35 0.3 (Wide) - 0.5 (Tele) 67 square / bayonet 93.2 x 99 649 Full FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870 8/9 42 - 105 54° – 23° 75° - 34° 7 (circular aperture) 22 - 36 0.19 0.3 (Wide) - 0.45 (Tele) 55 petal / bayonet 72.5 x 83 295 APS-C E 55-210mm F 4.5-6.3 OSS SEL55210 9 / 13 82.5 - 315 29° – 7° 40' - 7 (circular aperture) 22 - 32 0.225 1.0 49 round / bayonet 63.8 x 108 345 APS-C E 16mm F2.8 SEL16F28 5/5 24 83° - 7 (circular aperture) 22 0.078 0.24 49 - 62 x 22.5 67 APS-C Fisheye Converter*2 VCL-ECF1 4/4 15 - - - - 0.62 0.13 - - 66 x 44 150 APS-C Ultra Wide Converter*2 VCL-ECU1 3/3 18 - - - - 0.75 0.18 - - 66 x 44 125 APS-C E 20mm F2.8 SEL20F28 6/6 30 70° - 7 (circular aperture) 16 0.12 0.2 49 cap 62.6 x 20.4 69 APS-C E 30mm F3.5 Macro SEL30M35 6/7 45 50° - 7 (circular aperture) 22 1.0 0.095 49 cap 62 x 55.5 138 APS-C E 35mm F1.8 OSS SEL35F18 6/8 52.5 44° - 7 (circular aperture) 22 0.15 0.3 49 petal / bayonet 63 x 45 154 APS-C E 50mm F1.8 OSS SEL50F18 8/9 75 32° - 7 (circular aperture) 22 0.16 0.39 49 round / bayonet 62 x 62 202 APS-C E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS SELP18105G 12 / 16 27 - 157.5 76° - 15° - 7 (circular aperture) 22 0.11 0.45 (Wide) - 0.95 (Tele) 72 petal / bayonet 78 x 110 427 Full E PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS SELP28135G 12 / 18 42 - 202.5 54° - 12° 75° - 18 9 (circular aperture) 22 0.15 0.4 (Wide) - 0.95 (Tele)(AF/MF) 95 rectangular / bayonet 105 x 162.5 1215 Full E 70-200mm F4 G OSS SEL70200G 15 / 21 105 - 300 22° - 8° 34° - 12° 9 (circular aperture) 22 0.13 1 - 1.5 (AF) / 1 - 1.35 (MF) 72 round / bayonet 80 x 175 840 Full Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS SEL1635Z 10 / 12 24 - 52.5 83° - 44° 107° - 63° 7 (circular aperture) 22 0.19 0.28 72 petal / bayonet 78 x 98.5 518 APS-C Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS SEL1670Z 12 / 16 24 - 105 83° - 23° - 7 (circular aperture) 22 0.23 0.35 55 petal / bayonet 66.6 x 75 308 Full Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS SEL2470Z 10 / 12 36 - 105 61 - 23° 84° - 34° 7 (circular aperture) 22 0.20 0.4 67 petal / bayonet 73 x 94.5 426 APS-C Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA SEL24F18Z 7/8 36 61° - 7 (circular aperture) 22 0.25 0.16 49 petal / bayonet 63 x 65.5 225 Full Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA SEL35F28Z 5/7 52.5 44° 63° 7 (circular aperture) 22 0.12 0.35 40.5 / 49 cap 61.5 x 36.5 120 Full Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA SEL55F18Z 5/7 82.5 29° 43° 9 (circular aperture) 22 0.14 0.5 49 petal / bayonet 64.4 x 70.5 281 *1 With interchangeable-lens digital cameras incorporating APS-C type image sensors. *2 Exclusive to SEL16F28. Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Lens Selection: 3rd-Party E-mount Lenses (ZEISS) Various manufacturers offer dedicated E-mount lenses, either for full frame or APS-C format capture. • For professional filmmaking the ZEISS Compact Prime CP.2 lenses are the first choice for high-end movie productions. • Please note these CP.2 lenses are manual focus only and offer no automatic control of the aperture. The camera is operated in full manual mode. Image: Carl Zeiss Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Lens Selection: ZEISS Loxia Manual Focus Full Frame Lenses for Alpha 7 series ZEISS currently offers two native E-mount full frame lenses which were specifically designed for the ILCE-7 series. Due to the switchable aperture lock, allowing for smooth adjustment in video mode and the consistent 180° manual focus ring rotation, they are very well suited for movie shooting. Loxia 2/35 Loxia 2/35 • Focal length 35 mm / F2.0-22 • Focusing range m 0.30 –∞ Loxia 2/50 • Focal length 50 mm / F2.0-22 • Focusing range m 0.45 –∞ Loxia 2/50 Images: Carl Zeiss Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Lens Selection: 3rd-Party E-mount Lenses (Samyang) Manufacturer Samyang offers a dedicated “VDSLR” lens line-up for cine applications. Following lenses are available for the full frame format: 24 mm T1.5 • Samyang 14 mm T3.1 ED AS IF UMC • Samyang 24 mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC • Samyang 35 mm T1.5 AS IF UMC • Samyang 50 mm T1.5 AS UMC • Samyang 85 mm T1.5 AS IF UMC 50 mm T1.5 Please note these lenses are manual focus only and offer no automatic control of the aperture. The camera is operated in full manual mode. 14mm T3.1 ED 35 mm T1.5 85 mm T1.5 Images: Samyang Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Universal Lens Mount Adapters Image: metabones.com Metabones offers adapters to use Canon EF lenses on E-mount cameras which support automatic operation of electronic aperture, EXIF data, image stabilization and autofocus. More information: www.metabones.com Due to the short flange focal length of the E-mount (18 mm), almost any lens type can be mounted on the camera using mount adapters. High quality mount adapters are available from Novoflex, Metabones and other manufacturers. Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Connectivity Plug-In Connectors • Microphone • (3.5 mm Stereo minijack), with plug-in- power • Headphones • Multi/Micro USB terminal • • Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote, USB charging HDMI micro jack (Type D) • Multi Interface Shoe BRAVIA Sync (CEC), 4K still image playback Multi Interface Shoe (MI) • Attaching accessory like video light, flash, XLRadapter, microphone Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n with NFC • File transfer, remote control with smartphone/tablet (iOS/Android) Wi-Fi with NFC All Plug-In connectors are located on the same side for easy access Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Supplied Accessory Following accessory is supplied with the ILCE-7S: • Two batteries NP-FW50 for 2 to 3 hours recording capacity (depending on shooting conditions) • USB AC adapter AC-UD10 • • For charging the battery conveniently inside the camera; the battery can also be charged with a standard USB connection (5V, micro USB cable) External battery charger BC-TRW • • Fast charging of the battery 100-240VAC power for worldwide use • Shoulder strap • USB cable • Eyepiece cap • Body cap • Cable protector A clip-on cable protector is supplied with the ILCE-7S, securing all connectors in production environment. Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Audio: Settings and Features The ILCE-7S offers the necessary features for professional Audio recording: • MIC In • Headphone Out • Manual Audio REC level • Audio Level Display • Audio Record On/Off • Wind Noise Reduction • Audio Out Timing • Live: Outputs audio without delay • Lip Sync: Outputs audio in sync with the video in movie recording MIC In (3.5 mm jack/Plug in Power Headphone Out (3.5 mm jack) Audio Recording On/Off Manual REC Level setting (also during recording ) Audio Out Timing Audio Record Level Display (can be turned On or Off) Wind Noise Reduction Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Audio: External Microphones For standard applications a range of external microphones can be used, which either connect to the Multi-Interface Shoe or the 3.5mm jack. Selection from the current line-up: • ECM-XYST1M • • ECM-ALST1 ECM-CG50 ECM-GZ1M Stereo sound, 3.5 mm jack, adjustable directivity, frequency 100-18000 Hz ECM-CG50 • • ECM-XYST1M ECM-ALST1 • • Stereo sound, MI-Shoe, adjustable directivity with 120°, compact design 3.5 mm mini-jack, Shotgun, Super cardioid directivity, pro-quality sound ECM-GZ1M • MI-Shoe, shotgun and zoom directivity, frequency 150-15000 Hz Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Audio: Wireless Microphones For wireless recording standard and professional solutions are available • ECM-W1M: • Bluetooth® Wireless Microphone System with MI-shoe and ca.15 m range; suitable for entry level or interview applications • UWP-D11/UWP-D12/ UWP-D16 professional wireless series • UWP-D11: Belt-pack transmitter and receiver* • UWP-D16: Handheld wireless microphone and receiver* • UWP-D16: XLR-Plug-on transmitter, belt-pack transmitter and receiver* *To attach the receiver of these kits to the MI shoe directly, the SMAP-P3 adaptor is needed. ECM-W1M UWP-D11 UWP-D12 UWP-D16 Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Audio: XLR-Adapter Sony offers two professional XLR adapter sets to connect high grade microphones to the ILCE-7S. The ECM-XM1 short shotgun microphone is already supplied in the kit. XLR-K1M • Mounts on a bracket (VCT-55) or rig and connects to the MI shoe with a cable XLR-K2M • XLR-K1M 2 XLR connections with phantom power XLR-K2M Control panel of the XLR-adapter Mounts directly on the MI shoe of the camera, for a more compact setup Features: • Use a variety of microphones • Secure XLR-terminal inputs • Full audio level control Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Audio: External Recorders External Audio Recorders capture the sound independently from the camera. Sony offers various recorders for any need, for high quality voice recording to professional music studio quality. • ICD-SX1000: Digital Voice Recorder with 3-Way Mic, dual-AD convertors for 96KHz/24-bit audio recording • PCM-M10: Portable linear PCM audio 96 kHz/24-bit capable recorder, digital pitch control and limiter • PCM-D100: Highest sound quality in professional audio applications including 192kHz/24bit PCM and DSD ICD-SX100 PCM-M10 PCM-D100 Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Audio: Headphones Utilizing the headphone out from the ILCE-7S you can monitor the sound during recording. Sony offers a wide range of suitable devices, from portable (in-ear) to large diaphragm headphone. • XBA-H3: Premium in-ear, High-Resolution Audio compatible, comfortable, compact and light-weight • MDR-10RC: High quality affordable headphone with foldable ear cups for easy portability • MDR-7506: Large diaphragm foldable headphone for professional studio and live/broadcast applications XBA-H3 MDR-10RC MDR-7506 Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide External Monitor Checking Focus, Colour and Dynamic Range of the scene can be difficult using the LCD or EVF of the camera, especially when working with a complex setup or with a film crew. Using a lightweight external field monitor, which offers higher resolution, larger size and features like Zebra, Peaking or even measurement tools like an vector scope can help you build a professional movie production setup. The small CLM-V55 can be mounted on the accessory shoe of the ILCE-7S By passing the video signal through the field monitor to other devices, e.g. a larger monitor you can even review the scene with a greater team or with clients during the shot. Professional field monitors as the LMD-941W feature special functions like vector scope. External monitor mounted on accessory bracket on top of a the XLR-K1M Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide External Monitor Sony offers a range of lightweight, high resolution field monitors for advanced and professional applications. • CLM-V55: entry level 5" WVGA battery powered LCD monitor, Peaking and 90°-tilt & 360°-swivel design • LMD-941W: 9”Full HD high-performance LCD monitor, Peaking and Waveform Monitor and Vector Scope • PVM-741: 7“ Full HD OLED monitor, unparalleled black performance, wide colour gamut, quick pixel response CLM-V55 LMD-941W PVM-740/741 Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Mounting Accessory You can add more accessories when the camera's cold shoe is occupied by other accessories, e.g. flash or external microphone, using the VCT-55LH bracket. Bracket folds for easy storage and carrying. The VCT-55LH is a sturdy mounting bracket with versatile configuration options Ideal for use with CLM-V55 clip-on LCD video monitor. Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Lighting Accessory Different lighting solutions are available which can be mounted on the MI shoe, giving the right light source for mobile movie making like interviews or documentary as well as special applications like macro-videography. • HVL-LBPC • • • • HVL-LE1 HVL-LEIR1 HVL-RL1 450 lux at 1 m Different power sources (AA or Li-Ion) HVL-LEIR1 • • • HVL-LBPC HVL-LE1 • • • 1800 lux at 1 m Operating life of about 3 hours (NP-F970) Light turn On/Off in synch with the A7S 400 lux at 1 m Power supply 2 AA batteries HVL-RL1 • • Macro ring light Variable left/right illumination Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Tripods / Remote Control A tripod is an essential part of any movie makers equipment list. Sony offers a range from entry level to professional tripods with fluid heads and a max. load of up to 5 kg. For heavier setups tripods from other manufacturers can be used. VCT-VPR1 VCT-VPR10 VCT-VPR100 VCT-PG11RMB 146 cm 170 cm 150 cm 150 cm Remote Control handle Remote Control handle Remote Control handle LANC Remote (not compatible with ILCE-7S) Aluminium Carbon Aluminium Aluminium 3 kg max load 2.1 kg max load 5 kg max load 5 kg max load Entry level Enthusiast Semi-Professional Professional Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Remote Control Units The ILCE-7S features the Multi-terminal and is compatible with different remote control units which can also be used in the movie mode. In addition, wireless IR remotes are available. • RM-VPR1 • • RMT-VP1K GP-VPR1 RMT-DSLR2 Shooting grip with mini tripod, REC button and zoom lever for Power Zoom lenses RMT-VP1K • • RM-VPR1 GP-VPT1 • • Remote with Multi connector, Movie REC and zoom lever for PZ-lenses Remote commander & IR receiver kit RMT-DSLR2 • Basic IR remote with REC button Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Remote Control Software There are two options to control the camera externally: PlayMemories Mobile App • Control the camera with a mobile device using the PlayMemoriesMobile App (iOS, Android/Windows Phone). A live image will be displayed on the mobile device. Control the ILCE-7S with the Smartphone/Tablet Remote Camera Control • The Remote Camera Control software allows to start/stop the Movie Recording from the PC/MAC (USB connection). A live view is not available, therefore an external monitor or a HDMI video signal grabber is required. Live Image in the PlayMemories Mobile App Remote Camera Control Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Power Supply: Battery Chargers While the NP-FW50 battery can be charged inside the camera (standard Multi USB/5V) an external charger offers faster charging comfort. All are compatible with 100/240V input for worldwide use. • BC-TRW: quick battery charger which is also supplied with the camera, charge progress indicator • BC-QM1: universal charger for W/V/M/H/P batteries. Quick charge mode and 5V-USB charging port • BC-VW1: compact, entry level charger, 4h charging time BC-TRW BC-QM1 BC-VW1 Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Power supply: Control Grip VG-C1EM The VG-C1EM is primary designed for vertical shooting operation (portrait) but can also be used for movie shooting. It adds weight, stability and holding comfort when using larger lenses. The VG-C1EM accommodates two NP-FW50 batteries for prolonged seamless operation in movie mode with more than 2h actual recording time. Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Power Supply: AC-Adapter / 3rd Party Power Bank The AC adapter AC-PW20 provides the camera with an uninterrupted power supply. It can be used worldwide (100-240V, 50/60Hz input) Atomos offers a multi-purpose PowerStation for professional movie recording. It can power the camera and other devices like monitor, HD recorder mounted on a rig. www.atomos.com/power-station Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Bags Selection of camera bags for transport and protection LCS-PSC7 • Soft bag for camera, 3 lenses and accessory LCS-VCD • System bag fits ILCE-7S with SEL-P28135 LCS-PS7 LCS-VCD LCS-G1BP LCS-BP3 LCS-BP1BP LC-DS300SFT LCS-G1BP • Large system bag LCS-BP3 • Backpack LCS-BP1BP • Large backpack LC-DS300SFT • Very large system bag Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Video Editing: Sony Movie Studio and Vegas Pro Movie Studio 13 is a consumer level editing software, also available as a suite with additional tools for DVD creation, effects and audio studio. It also supports import/export of 4K material. Two modes, Simple and Advanced, match your experience level. The Sony Vegas Pro family is the solution for professional HD/4K video editing. Designed for complete creative control, Vegas™ Pro 13 is a up-todate NLE. New features include advanced archival tools, sophisticated audio metering, and the Vegas Pro Connect app. Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Video Editing: Comparison of Vegas Pro Editions Feature Suggested retail price Compatible with Vegas Pro Connect iPad application Included Dolby Digital professional encoder Includes exclusive plug-in collection from FXHOME Includes CALM Act compliant loudness metering tools Packaged with DVD Architect Pro 6 Vegas Pro 13 Edit 299,95 € Vegas Pro 13 439,95 € Vegas Pro 13 Suite 589,95 € X X X X X X X X X X X X X Packaged with Sound Forge Pro 11 X Includes Video Essentials VI plug-in collection from NewBlueFX X X Includes Nectar Elements dialog processing plug-in by iZotope X X Includes HitFilm 2 Ultimate X Includes Vegas Pro Production Assistant 2: Includes 25 royalty free production music tracks X X For more information visit www.sonycreativesoftware.com Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide 3rd-Party Video Editing Software XAVC S (Long GOP/MP4) Software Products Supplier Premiere Pro CC (native) Decode (Import) Encode (Export) 4K HD YES YES Adobe Premiere Elements 12 Edius Pro 7 (64bit) (7.21) Media Composer 7.03 4K HD Study* YES YES Grass Valley YES YES Future Update* Avid Study* Study* NO Final Cut Pro X 10.1 * NO Apple iMovie 10 * For future plans, subject to change depending on manufacturer’s final confirmation YES YES NO Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide PlayMemories Camera Apps The ILCE-7S supports the PlayMemories Camera Apps by which you can add new features. Following apps are especially suited for movie makers. • Liveview Grading: Expands creative possibilities by fine-tune the colour while viewing the effects in real-time. • Time-lapse: This app automatically shoots a series of still images at intervals then combines them into one movie. • Star-Trail: This app shoots a series of starry sky still images at intervals then combines them into one movie Liveview Grading Time-Lapse For more information visit www.playmemoriescameraapps.com Star-Trail Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Rigs and Follow Focus Accessories Rigs and follow focus are used to mount the camera, lens and accessory and to have comfortable control of the manual focus setting. Many 3rd party manufactures offer these kind of devices, e.g.: • Chrosziel (www.chrosziel.com) • Vocas (www.vocas.com) • Walimex Pro (www.walimexpro.de) • Genustech (www.genustech.tv) Walimex Pro Mutabilis Vocas Handheld kit for Sony A7 Chrosziel Universal Kit Genus Mount Hybrid System Kit Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Camera Stabilizers Even with the build in optical SteadyShot shake from camera movement can not be compensate for camera instability caused by the movement of the operator's body. With a special camera stabilizer, either hand-held or mounted on a body harness, you can however create smooth moving camera shots, and allow the camera operator to walk, run, go up and down stairs, shoot from moving vehicles, and travel over uneven terrain without camera instability or shake. Exemplary products and manufacturers include: • • • • Glidecam HD4000 (www.glidecam.com) Steadicam Solo (www.steadicam.com) Flycam C9 + Vista-II body harness Rollei Wild Cat Mini Stabilizer (www.rollei.com) Glidecam HD4000 Steadicam Solo Flycam C9 + Vista-II body harness Rollei Wild Cat Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Marine Cases Due to its amazing low light capabilities the ILCE-7S is well suited for underwater applications. Various manufacturers offer special marine cases, from high professional grade ones to entry level PVC based housings which are also suitable for snorkelling and general protection when shooting in wet conditions. • • • Nauticam (www.nauticam.com) offer the professional grade NA-A7 with a max depth of 100 m Meike (www.meikestore.com) offers the entry level marine case Meikon A7 with a max. depth of 40 m Ewa-Marine (www.ewa-marine.com) offer the DA PVC-housings for canoeing, snorkeling or diving, up to a depth of 30 m Nauticam NA-AS7 Meiko A7 Ewa Marine DA Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Drones / UAV application Due to the low weight the ILCE-7 is well suited for UAV / drone applications. The camera can be remote controlled and the live image is available via HDMI output. Manufactures: • DJI (www.dji.com) • Mikrokopter (www.mikrokopter.de/en) • CineStar (www.quadrocopter.com) Image: asctec.com • Asctec (www.asctec.de) DJI Spreading Wings S1000 Mikrokopter ARF OktoXL 6S12 Cinestar 8HL Kit Asctec Falcon 8 Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide External HD Recorders The ILCE-7S provides clean HDMI output for 4K and Full HD. The uncompressed signal can be recorded on external devices. Please check the format compatibility with the manufacturer: HDMI camera direct out 4:2:2 / 8bit • AJA Ki Pro® Mini (no 4K HDMI input) BlackMagic HyperDeckStudio Pro (4K compatible, not portable) www.atomos.com www.convergent-design.com BlackMagic Design • • External Recorder Convergent Design • • Convergent Design Odyssey 7 (no 4K HDMI input) Atomos • • Atomos Shogun (4K HDMI compatible) www.blackmagicdesign.com Aja • www.aja.com Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Sample Workflow for HD and 4K Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide Movie Function Specifications of the ILCE-7 Series α7S Recording format Video compression Maximum bit rate High frame rate Movie AF Full Pixel Read Out ○ ー Picture Profile ○ ー ー Log compatibility Built-in microphone Audio level control Audio level meter display Headphone jack Clean HDMI output Time code User bit Zebra function Zebra display S-Log2 Stereo ○ (33 steps) ○ ○ ○ (Compatible with 4K) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ (Center/Aspect/Safety zone/Guide frame) ー Stereo ○ (33 steps) ○ ○ ○ ー ー ー ○ ー Stereo ○ (33 steps) ○ ○ ○ ー ー ー ○ ー ー Video/audio coding system Wrapper format Frame rate Sensor Readout Movie functions α7 XAVC S/AVCHD/MP4 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC S: Linear PCM AVCHD: Dolby Long GOP XAVC S: MP4 AVCHD: M2TS MP4: MP4 4K* (3840 x 2160): 30p (25p ) / 24p Full HD: 60p (50p) / 60i (50i) / 30p (25p) / 24p * 4K movie recording requires a 4K-compatible recorder. XAVC S: 50Mbps 120fps (1280 x 720) Contrast-detection AF Audio compression Movie recording α7R Marker display AVCHD/MP4 AVCHD/MP4 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch/ MPEG-4 Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch/ MPEG-4 AACAAC-LC, 2ch LC, 2ch Long GOP Long GOP AVCHD: M2TS MP4: MP4 AVCHD: M2TS MP4: MP4 1080 (60p (50p) /60i (50i) / 24p) 1080 (60p (50p) / 60i (50i) / 24p) AVCHD: 28Mbps ー Contrast-detection AF AVCHD: 28Mbps ー Contrast-detection AF ー Alpha 7S Movie Shooting System Guide ILCE-7S as Camera for Set-photos (Unit Still Photography) Still photographers in a movie set often have to use chunky and expensive sound blimps in order to be able to shoot during takes without the shutter sound being picked up by the sensitive microphones. The ILCE-7S features a complete silent shooting mode using its full electronic shutter and therefore it is perfectly suited for set-photography. R Different sound blimps The ILCE-7S does not require a sound blimp